Purushartham (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Purushartham is a drama film directed by K. R. Mohanan, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. It tells of an upper-class widow, Bhadra Vasudev (Mehta), who, with her son (George), returns to her dead husband’s village to perform the ritual that will free her from the turbulent corpse that seems to persecute her and whose death she may have caused
Who’s in it. Purushartham stars Adoor Bhasi, Sujata Mehta, Jecin George and Madampu Kunjukuttan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Purushartham sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purushartham page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purushartham tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purushartham (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purushartham change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purushartham worth watching?
- Purushartham holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Purushartham?
- Purushartham stars Adoor Bhasi, Sujata Mehta, Jecin George and Madampu Kunjukuttan.
- When was Purushartham released?
- Purushartham was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.